Adox CHS 100 II 35mm, ISO 100, 135-36

Adox CHS 100 II produces delicate, soft, airy images with open shadows, creamy highlights and a smooth tonal transition.

The orthopanchromatic emulsion features a reduced red sensitivity and a curve gap between blue and green, producing deeper skies with standing-out clouds and a balanced tonal reproduction in portraiture. Along with classical grain, CHS 100 II is perfect for fine art photography, delivering an authentic 1960s film look.

Two emulsions coated in a single layer on an archival clear PET 100-micron base make up the film, resulting in a considerable exposure latitude. CHS 100 II responds very well to pull and push-processing.

In 35mm format, Adox CHS100 II has two anti-halation layers (between the emulsion and the base and on the backside), making it very sharp. The reverse side AH layer also diminishes curling and reduces the light-piping effect. This light penetrating through the base into the cartridge is inherent to all polyester-based films and cannot be entirely prevented, and this protects it from bright light, which can fog the first few frames. It is best to load CHS in subdued light.

You can manage sharpness and contrast of CHS 100 II with various developers: velvety soft results in Atomal, balanced contrast and optimal sharpness in FX-39 and high contrast with extra high definition in Adonal/Rodinal.